Arson, theft reported at Mt. Holly residence

Cindy Kleeman, 58, of Bradford, N.H., reported that a home she owns, located at 5456 Route 155 in Mt. Holly, was burglarized and a fire set inside sometime on Aug. 24.

The fire was no longer burning when Kleeman entered the house, but Mt. Holly Fire Department volunteers responded as a precautionary measure to ensure that the fire was extinguished.

No injuries were reported.

Det. Sgt. Michael Manley from the Vermont State Police Fire Investigation Unit reported that he is working with an investigator from the Vermont Department Fire Safety as part of a fire origin and cause investigation.

Manley noted that the residence was forcefully entered and personal items were stolen.

The VSP report also stated that the fire that had been intentionally set inside the residence and apparently was extinguished on its own; the fire caused moderate damage.

Manly is asking anyone with information to call the Vermont Arson Tip Award Program at 1-800-32 ARSON, up to a $5,000 reward, or the Rutland State Police Barracks.